Valentín Dreke

Born: 6/21/1898 in Unión de Reyes, Matanzas, Cuba

Died: 9/25/1929 in Cuba

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

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Biography

Valentín Dreke, born in 1898, is an active professional baseball player known for his impressive skills as a position player. With a career spanning over several years, Dreke has made a significant impact on the game, participating in 463 games and amassing 609 hits. His remarkable batting average of .327 places him among the elite hitters of his era, showcasing his exceptional ability to make contact and get on base. Dreke's prowess is further highlighted by his 15 home runs and 255 RBIs, demonstrating his capability to drive in runs and contribute to his team's offensive efforts. In addition to his hitting accomplishments, Dreke is also recognized for his speed on the bases, as evidenced by his 65 stolen bases. His all-around playstyle combines power, agility, and consistency, making him a valuable asset to any roster. As he continues his career, Dreke remains a notable figure in the contemporary baseball landscape, embodying the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence that defines the game today. His contributions not only showcase his individual talent but also reflect the evolving nature of baseball in the modern era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
463	1864	323	609	84	24	15	255	65	142	2	0.327	0.382	0.422	0.804	3471.7

Career AVG .327 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OBP .382 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +11.7% above league average.

Career SLG .422 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +8.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.804 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +10.2% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1919	CSE	EAS	17	65	8	15	4	0	0	4	1	6	0	0.231	.262 (-12%)	.322 (-8%)	.347 (-16%)	.670 (-12%)	-120.0
1920	CSW	NNL	51	206	35	65	3	3	0	25	7	17	0	0.316	.271 (+16%)	.331 (+11%)	.363 (-1%)	.694 (+5%)	198.4
1921	CS	NNL	72	296	46	88	13	5	2	36	12	13	0	0.297	.286 (+4%)	.344 (-4%)	.395 (avg)	.739 (-2%)	-146.8
1922	CSW	NNL	55	217	45	63	9	3	1	24	14	17	1	0.290	.285 (+2%)	.345 (+5%)	.397 (-6%)	.743 (-1%)	25.6
1923	CSW	NNL	62	258	47	89	11	4	3	42	4	19	0	0.345	.282 (+22%)	.344 (+14%)	.390 (+16%)	.734 (+15%)	728.2
1924	CSW	NNL	46	190	32	74	12	0	2	38	6	16	1	0.389	.283 (+37%)	.345 (+30%)	.389 (+24%)	.734 (+27%)	974.1
1925	CSW	NNL	43	186	43	65	13	3	2	27	7	12	0	0.349	.288 (+21%)	.349 (+11%)	.407 (+19%)	.756 (+15%)	484.9
1926	CSW	NNL	55	214	29	73	10	2	3	30	2	13	0	0.341	.279 (+22%)	.345 (+13%)	.390 (+15%)	.735 (+14%)	566.4
1927	CSW	NNL	62	232	38	77	9	4	2	29	12	29	0	0.332	.282 (+18%)	.344 (+21%)	.392 (+10%)	.736 (+15%)	760.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	464	420	804	53	39	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1919	CSE	OF	17	17	30	3	3	0
1920	CSW	OF	51	51	92	7	3	1
1921	CS	OF	73	72	137	9	6	0
1922	CSW	OF	55	55	141	13	8	4
1923	CSW	OF	62	62	110	3	10	3
1924	CSW	OF	46	46	102	6	2	0
1925	CSW	OF	43	0	0	0	0	0
1926	CSW	OF	55	55	77	7	4	0
1927	CSW	OF	62	62	115	5	3	2